Review exercise: Function of phrases

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Identify the function of the phrase highlighted in the following sentences.

1. The projectionist dreamt that he chased an enormous bat around the theatre.

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Question:
The projectionist dreamt that he chased an enormous bat around the theatre.
Answer:
The answer subject is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase around the theatre functions as an adverb because it modifies the verb chased.

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Question:
The projectionist dreamt that he chased an enormous bat around the theatre.
Answer:
The answer complement is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase around the theatre functions as an adverb because it modifies the verb chased.

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Question:
The projectionist dreamt that he chased an enormous bat around the theatre.
Answer:
The answer object is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase around the theatre functions as an adverb because it modifies the verb chased.

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Question:
The projectionist dreamt that he chased an enormous bat around the theatre.
Answer:
The answer predicate is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase around the theatre functions as an adverb because it modifies the verb chased.

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Question:
The projectionist dreamt that he chased an enormous bat around the theatre.
Answer:
The answer adjective is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase around the theatre functions as an adverb because it modifies the verb chased.

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Question:
The projectionist dreamt that he chased an enormous bat around the theatre.
Answer:
The answer adverb is correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase around the theatre functions as an adverb because it modifies the verb chased.

2. Justine hoped to attend the trade show even though her boss had forbidden such spending.

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Question:
Justine hoped to attend the trade show even though her boss had forbidden such spending.
Answer:
The answer subject is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the verb phrase had forbidden such spending acts as the predicate of the dependent clause even though her boss had forbidden such spending.

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Question:
Justine hoped to attend the trade show even though her boss had forbidden such spending.
Answer:
The answer complement is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the verb phrase had forbidden such spending acts as the predicate of the dependent clause even though her boss had forbidden such spending.

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Question:
Justine hoped to attend the trade show even though her boss had forbidden such spending.
Answer:
The answer object is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the verb phrase had forbidden such spending acts as the predicate of the dependent clause even though her boss had forbidden such spending.

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Question:
Justine hoped to attend the trade show even though her boss had forbidden such spending.
Answer:
The answer predicate is correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the verb phrase had forbidden such spending acts as the predicate of the dependent clause even though her boss had forbidden such spending.

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Question:
Justine hoped to attend the trade show even though her boss had forbidden such spending.
Answer:
The answer adjective is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the verb phrase had forbidden such spending acts as the predicate of the dependent clause even though her boss had forbidden such spending.

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Question:
Justine hoped to attend the trade show even though her boss had forbidden such spending.
Answer:
The answer adverb is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the verb phrase had forbidden such spending acts as the predicate of the dependent clause even though her boss had forbidden such spending.

3. The actor dancing about the stage hopes to become a movie star.

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Question:
The actor dancing about the stage hopes to become a movie star.
Answer:
The answer subject is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the participle phrase dancing about the stage acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun phrase the actor.

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Question:
The actor dancing about the stage hopes to become a movie star.
Answer:
The answer complement is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the participle phrase dancing about the stage acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun phrase the actor.

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Question:
The actor dancing about the stage hopes to become a movie star.
Answer:
The answer object is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the participle phrase dancing about the stage acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun phrase the actor.

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Question:
The actor dancing about the stage hopes to become a movie star.
Answer:
The answer predicate is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the participle phrase dancing about the stage acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun phrase the actor.

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Question:
The actor dancing about the stage hopes to become a movie star.
Answer:
The answer adjective is correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the participle phrase dancing about the stage acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun phrase the actor.

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Question:
The actor dancing about the stage hopes to become a movie star.
Answer:
The answer adverb is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the participle phrase dancing about the stage acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun phrase the actor.

4. The reporter consulted a number of published accounts before interviewing the senator.

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Question:
The reporter consulted a number of published accounts before interviewing the senator.
Answer:
The answer subject is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase of published accounts acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun number.

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Question:
The reporter consulted a number of published accounts before interviewing the senator.
Answer:
The answer complement is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase of published accounts acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun number.

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Question:
The reporter consulted a number of published accounts before interviewing the senator.
Answer:
The answer object is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase of published accounts acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun number.

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Question:
The reporter consulted a number of published accounts before interviewing the senator.
Answer:
The answer predicate is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase of published accounts acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun number.

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Question:
The reporter consulted a number of published accounts before interviewing the senator.
Answer:
The answer adjective is correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase of published accounts acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun number.

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Question:
The reporter consulted a number of published accounts before interviewing the senator.
Answer:
The answer adverb is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase of published accounts acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun number.

5. The party was a dreadful failure because the caterers forgot to bring the tableware.

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Question:
The party was a dreadful failure because the caterers forgot to bring the tableware.
Answer:
The answer subject is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the infinitive phrase to bring the tableware acts as the direct object of the verb forgot.

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Question:
The party was a dreadful failure because the caterers forgot to bring the tableware.
Answer:
The answer complement is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the infinitive phrase to bring the tableware acts as the direct object of the verb forgot.

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Question:
The party was a dreadful failure because the caterers forgot to bring the tableware.
Answer:
The answer object is correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the infinitive phrase to bring the tableware acts as the direct object of the verb forgot.

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Question:
The party was a dreadful failure because the caterers forgot to bring the tableware.
Answer:
The answer predicate is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the infinitive phrase to bring the tableware acts as the direct object of the verb forgot.

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Question:
The party was a dreadful failure because the caterers forgot to bring the tableware.
Answer:
The answer adjective is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the infinitive phrase to bring the tableware acts as the direct object of the verb forgot.

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Question:
The party was a dreadful failure because the caterers forgot to bring the tableware.
Answer:
The answer adverb is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the infinitive phrase to bring the tableware acts as the direct object of the verb forgot.

6. The guild is meeting to discuss the latest misdemeanours of the apprentices.

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Question:
The guild is meeting to discuss the latest misdemeanours of the apprentices.
Answer:
The answer subject is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the verb phrase is meeting to discuss . . . acts as the predicate of the sentence.

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Question:
The guild is meeting to discuss the latest misdemeanours of the apprentices.
Answer:
The answer complement is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the verb phrase is meeting to discuss . . . acts as the predicate of the sentence.

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Question:
The guild is meeting to discuss the latest misdemeanours of the apprentices.
Answer:
The answer object is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the verb phrase is meeting to discuss . . . acts as the predicate of the sentence.

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Question:
The guild is meeting to discuss the latest misdemeanours of the apprentices.
Answer:
The answer predicate is correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the verb phrase is meeting to discuss . . . acts as the predicate of the sentence.

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Question:
The guild is meeting to discuss the latest misdemeanours of the apprentices.
Answer:
The answer adjective is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the verb phrase is meeting to discuss . . . acts as the predicate of the sentence.

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Question:
The guild is meeting to discuss the latest misdemeanours of the apprentices.
Answer:
The answer adverb is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the verb phrase is meeting to discuss . . . acts as the predicate of the sentence.

7. They heard high-pitched cries in the middle of the night.

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Question:
They heard high-pitched cries in the middle of the night.
Answer:
The answer subject is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase in the middle of the night acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb heard.

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Question:
They heard high-pitched cries in the middle of the night.
Answer:
The answer complement is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase in the middle of the night acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb heard.

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Question:
They heard high-pitched cries in the middle of the night.
Answer:
The answer object is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase in the middle of the night acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb heard.

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Question:
They heard high-pitched cries in the middle of the night.
Answer:
The answer predicate is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase in the middle of the night acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb heard.

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Question:
They heard high-pitched cries in the middle of the night.
Answer:
The answer adjective is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase in the middle of the night acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb heard.

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Question:
They heard high-pitched cries in the middle of the night.
Answer:
The answer adverb is correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase in the middle of the night acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb heard.

8. Megan believed that dreaming about grapes meant that she was destined to own a vineyard.

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Question:
Megan believed that dreaming about grapes meant that she was destined to own a vineyard.
Answer:
The answer subject is correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the gerund phrase dreaming about grapes acts as the subject of the verb meant.

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Question:
Megan believed that dreaming about grapes meant that she was destined to own a vineyard.
Answer:
The answer complement is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the gerund phrase dreaming about grapes acts as the subject of the verb meant.

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Question:
Megan believed that dreaming about grapes meant that she was destined to own a vineyard.
Answer:
The answer object is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the gerund phrase dreaming about grapes acts as the subject of the verb meant.

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Question:
Megan believed that dreaming about grapes meant that she was destined to own a vineyard.
Answer:
The answer predicate is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the gerund phrase dreaming about grapes acts as the subject of the verb meant.

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Question:
Megan believed that dreaming about grapes meant that she was destined to own a vineyard.
Answer:
The answer adjective is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the gerund phrase dreaming about grapes acts as the subject of the verb meant.

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Question:
Megan believed that dreaming about grapes meant that she was destined to own a vineyard.
Answer:
The answer adverb is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the gerund phrase dreaming about grapes acts as the subject of the verb meant.

9. The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap.

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Question:
The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap.
Answer:
The answer subject is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the past participle phrase woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun phrase the septuagenarian.

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Question:
The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap.
Answer:
The answer complement is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the past participle phrase woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun phrase the septuagenarian.

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Question:
The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap.
Answer:
The answer object is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the past participle phrase woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun phrase the septuagenarian.

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Question:
The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap.
Answer:
The answer predicate is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the past participle phrase woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun phrase the septuagenarian.

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Question:
The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap.
Answer:
The answer adjective is correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the past participle phrase woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun phrase the septuagenarian.

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Question:
The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap.
Answer:
The answer adverb is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the past participle phrase woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun phrase the septuagenarian.

10. The reporter consulted a number of published accounts before interviewing the senator.

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Question:
The reporter consulted a number of published accounts before interviewing the senator.
Answer:
The answer subject is not correct.
Explanation:
The prepositional phrase before interviewing the senator acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb consulted.

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Question:
The reporter consulted a number of published accounts before interviewing the senator.
Answer:
The answer complement is not correct.
Explanation:
The prepositional phrase before interviewing the senator acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb consulted.

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Question:
The reporter consulted a number of published accounts before interviewing the senator.
Answer:
The answer object is not correct.
Explanation:
The prepositional phrase before interviewing the senator acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb consulted.

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Question:
The reporter consulted a number of published accounts before interviewing the senator.
Answer:
The answer predicate is not correct.
Explanation:
The prepositional phrase before interviewing the senator acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb consulted.

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Question:
The reporter consulted a number of published accounts before interviewing the senator.
Answer:
The answer adjective is not correct.
Explanation:
The prepositional phrase before interviewing the senator acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb consulted.

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Question:
The reporter consulted a number of published accounts before interviewing the senator.
Answer:
The answer adverb is correct.
Explanation:
The prepositional phrase before interviewing the senator acts as an adverb because it modifies the verb consulted.

11. The bar was full of patiently waiting customers.

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Question:
The bar was full of patiently waiting customers.
Answer:
The answer subject is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the present participle phrase patiently waiting acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun customers.

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Question:
The bar was full of patiently waiting customers.
Answer:
The answer complement is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the present participle phrase patiently waiting acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun customers.

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Question:
The bar was full of patiently waiting customers.
Answer:
The answer object is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the present participle phrase patiently waiting acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun customers.

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Question:
The bar was full of patiently waiting customers.
Answer:
The answer predicate is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the present participle phrase patiently waiting acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun customers.

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Question:
The bar was full of patiently waiting customers.
Answer:
The answer adjective is correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the present participle phrase patiently waiting acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun customers.

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Question:
The bar was full of patiently waiting customers.
Answer:
The answer adverb is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the present participle phrase patiently waiting acts as an adjective because it modifies the noun customers.

12. Joe and Bridget were arguing in a heated manner.

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Question:
Joe and Bridget were arguing in a heated manner.
Answer:
The answer subject is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase in a heated manner functions as an adverb because it modifies the compound verb were arguing.

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Question:
Joe and Bridget were arguing in a heated manner.
Answer:
The answer complement is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase in a heated manner functions as an adverb because it modifies the compound verb were arguing.

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Question:
Joe and Bridget were arguing in a heated manner.
Answer:
The answer object is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase in a heated manner functions as an adverb because it modifies the compound verb were arguing.

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Question:
Joe and Bridget were arguing in a heated manner.
Answer:
The answer predicate is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase in a heated manner functions as an adverb because it modifies the compound verb were arguing.

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Question:
Joe and Bridget were arguing in a heated manner.
Answer:
The answer adjective is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase in a heated manner functions as an adverb because it modifies the compound verb were arguing.

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Question:
Joe and Bridget were arguing in a heated manner.
Answer:
The answer adverb is correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase in a heated manner functions as an adverb because it modifies the compound verb were arguing.

13. The committee gave our neighbourhood association an award for tree planting.

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Question:
The committee gave our neighbourhood association an award for tree planting.
Answer:
The answer subject is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun phrase our neighbourhood association acts as the indirect object of the verb gave.

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Question:
The committee gave our neighbourhood association an award for tree planting.
Answer:
The answer complement is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun phrase our neighbourhood association acts as the indirect object of the verb gave.

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Question:
The committee gave our neighbourhood association an award for tree planting.
Answer:
The answer object is correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun phrase our neighbourhood association acts as the indirect object of the verb gave.

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Question:
The committee gave our neighbourhood association an award for tree planting.
Answer:
The answer predicate is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun phrase our neighbourhood association acts as the indirect object of the verb gave.

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Question:
The committee gave our neighbourhood association an award for tree planting.
Answer:
The answer adjective is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun phrase our neighbourhood association acts as the indirect object of the verb gave.

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Question:
The committee gave our neighbourhood association an award for tree planting.
Answer:
The answer adverb is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun phrase our neighbourhood association acts as the indirect object of the verb gave.

14. Nothing you tell me will persuade me to get into a canoe with you.

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Question:
Nothing you tell me will persuade me to get into a canoe with you.
Answer:
The answer subject is not correct.
Explanation:
The verb phrase will persuade me to get into a canoe with you functions as the predicate of the sentence.

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Question:
Nothing you tell me will persuade me to get into a canoe with you.
Answer:
The answer complement is not correct.
Explanation:
The verb phrase will persuade me to get into a canoe with you functions as the predicate of the sentence.

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Question:
Nothing you tell me will persuade me to get into a canoe with you.
Answer:
The answer object is not correct.
Explanation:
The verb phrase will persuade me to get into a canoe with you functions as the predicate of the sentence.

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Question:
Nothing you tell me will persuade me to get into a canoe with you.
Answer:
The answer predicate is correct.
Explanation:
The verb phrase will persuade me to get into a canoe with you functions as the predicate of the sentence.

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Question:
Nothing you tell me will persuade me to get into a canoe with you.
Answer:
The answer adjective is not correct.
Explanation:
The verb phrase will persuade me to get into a canoe with you functions as the predicate of the sentence.

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Question:
Nothing you tell me will persuade me to get into a canoe with you.
Answer:
The answer adverb is not correct.
Explanation:
The verb phrase will persuade me to get into a canoe with you functions as the predicate of the sentence.

15. The staff elected Wilkins Employee of the Month.

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Question:
The staff elected Wilkins Employee of the Month.
Answer:
The answer subject is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun phrase Employee of the Month is the object complement of the direct object Wilkins.

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Question:
The staff elected Wilkins Employee of the Month.
Answer:
The answer complement is correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun phrase Employee of the Month is the object complement of the direct object Wilkins.

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Question:
The staff elected Wilkins Employee of the Month.
Answer:
The answer object is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun phrase Employee of the Month is the object complement of the direct object Wilkins.

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Question:
The staff elected Wilkins Employee of the Month.
Answer:
The answer predicate is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun phrase Employee of the Month is the object complement of the direct object Wilkins.

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Question:
The staff elected Wilkins Employee of the Month.
Answer:
The answer adjective is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun phrase Employee of the Month is the object complement of the direct object Wilkins.

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Question:
The staff elected Wilkins Employee of the Month.
Answer:
The answer adverb is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun phrase Employee of the Month is the object complement of the direct object Wilkins.

16. When she was a young woman, Bridget earned her living as a coal miner.

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Question:
When she was a young woman, Bridget earned her living as a coal miner.
Answer:
The answer subject is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase as a coal miner acts as an adverb describing how the subject earned her living.

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Question:
When she was a young woman, Bridget earned her living as a coal miner.
Answer:
The answer complement is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase as a coal miner acts as an adverb describing how the subject earned her living.

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Question:
When she was a young woman, Bridget earned her living as a coal miner.
Answer:
The answer object is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase as a coal miner acts as an adverb describing how the subject earned her living.

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Question:
When she was a young woman, Bridget earned her living as a coal miner.
Answer:
The answer predicate is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase as a coal miner acts as an adverb describing how the subject earned her living.

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Question:
When she was a young woman, Bridget earned her living as a coal miner.
Answer:
The answer adjective is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase as a coal miner acts as an adverb describing how the subject earned her living.

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Question:
When she was a young woman, Bridget earned her living as a coal miner.
Answer:
The answer adverb is correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase as a coal miner acts as an adverb describing how the subject earned her living.

17. According to the chart, making supper is Richard’s job and washing the dishes is Zoe’s.

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Question:
According to the chart, making supper is Richard’s job and washing the dishes is Zoe’s.
Answer:
The answer subject is correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the gerund phrase making supper is the subject of the linking verb is.

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Question:
According to the chart, making supper is Richard’s job and washing the dishes is Zoe’s.
Answer:
The answer complement is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the gerund phrase making supper is the subject of the linking verb is.

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Question:
According to the chart, making supper is Richard’s job and washing the dishes is Zoe’s.
Answer:
The answer object is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the gerund phrase making supper is the subject of the linking verb is.

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Question:
According to the chart, making supper is Richard’s job and washing the dishes is Zoe’s.
Answer:
The answer predicate is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the gerund phrase making supper is the subject of the linking verb is.

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Question:
According to the chart, making supper is Richard’s job and washing the dishes is Zoe’s.
Answer:
The answer adjective is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the gerund phrase making supper is the subject of the linking verb is.

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Question:
According to the chart, making supper is Richard’s job and washing the dishes is Zoe’s.
Answer:
The answer adverb is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the gerund phrase making supper is the subject of the linking verb is.

18. The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap.

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Question:
The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap.
Answer:
The answer subject is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase off his lap functions as an adverb modifying the verb knocked.

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Question:
The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap.
Answer:
The answer complement is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase off his lap functions as an adverb modifying the verb knocked.

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Question:
The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap.
Answer:
The answer object is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase off his lap functions as an adverb modifying the verb knocked.

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Question:
The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap.
Answer:
The answer predicate is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase off his lap functions as an adverb modifying the verb knocked.

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Question:
The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap.
Answer:
The answer adjective is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase off his lap functions as an adverb modifying the verb knocked.

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Question:
The septuagenarian woken from his sleep by the burglar alarm knocked a bowl of potato chips off his lap.
Answer:
The answer adverb is correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the prepositional phrase off his lap functions as an adverb modifying the verb knocked.

19. Thomson was a landscape painter.

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Question:
Thomson was a landscape painter.
Answer:
The answer subject is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun phrase a landscape painter acts as a subject complement.

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Question:
Thomson was a landscape painter.
Answer:
The answer complement is correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun phrase a landscape painter acts as a subject complement.

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Question:
Thomson was a landscape painter.
Answer:
The answer object is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun phrase a landscape painter acts as a subject complement.

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Question:
Thomson was a landscape painter.
Answer:
The answer predicate is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun phrase a landscape painter acts as a subject complement.

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Question:
Thomson was a landscape painter.
Answer:
The answer adjective is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun phrase a landscape painter acts as a subject complement.

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Question:
Thomson was a landscape painter.
Answer:
The answer adverb is not correct.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the noun phrase a landscape painter acts as a subject complement.

20. During the winter the smell of woodsmoke drifts through the neighbourhood.

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Question:
During the winter the smell of woodsmoke drifts through the neighbourhood.
Answer:
The answer subject is not correct.
Explanation:
The prepositional phrase during the winter acts as an adverb modifying the verb drifts.

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Question:
During the winter the smell of woodsmoke drifts through the neighbourhood.
Answer:
The answer complement is not correct.
Explanation:
The prepositional phrase during the winter acts as an adverb modifying the verb drifts.

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Question:
During the winter the smell of woodsmoke drifts through the neighbourhood.
Answer:
The answer object is not correct.
Explanation:
The prepositional phrase during the winter acts as an adverb modifying the verb drifts.

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Question:
During the winter the smell of woodsmoke drifts through the neighbourhood.
Answer:
The answer predicate is not correct.
Explanation:
The prepositional phrase during the winter acts as an adverb modifying the verb drifts.

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Question:
During the winter the smell of woodsmoke drifts through the neighbourhood.
Answer:
The answer adjective is not correct.
Explanation:
The prepositional phrase during the winter acts as an adverb modifying the verb drifts.

Good work!

Question:
During the winter the smell of woodsmoke drifts through the neighbourhood.
Answer:
The answer adverb is correct.
Explanation:
The prepositional phrase during the winter acts as an adverb modifying the verb drifts.

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